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EJ61 MRU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,522 mi
Last recorded92,522 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 MRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 92,522 miles

Nearside Outer sill starting to bubble/corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wings starting to corrode

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2026 92,522 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer sill starting to bubble/corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wings starting to corrode

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2025 86,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

anti freeze stain / damp on back of engine

Fail 13 Aug 2025 86,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

anti freeze stain / damp on back of engine

Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,792 miles

fog light switch knob trim loose

Fail 9 Aug 2024 79,716 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

fog light switch knob trim loose

Pass 14 Aug 2023 69,385 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Aug 2022 60,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 53,596 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 46,330 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 40,188 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 40,188 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 37,381 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 31,223 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 31,223 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 28,148 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 23,990 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

o/s/r shock has a light mist of oil on it

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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EJ61 MRU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ61 MRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EJ61 MRU registered?

EJ61 MRU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is EJ61 MRU safe to buy?

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